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10 Scottish grassroots bands you need to watch in 2026
Grassroots bands are music's next big thing. There has been a rise in venues and showcases for small artists to grow. Here's some Indie-Bands you should follow to claim you 'knew them before they were famous'.
Calvin Harris returns to Hampden Park to perform an electrifying set to his home crowd
Calvin Harris returned to his home country and played two nights full of his greatest hits at Scotland’s national football stadium, Hampden Park, to a total of 100k attendees across the weekend.
Dez Dare turns difference into defiance on ‘We’re Not Broken Sunshine’
Brighton-based Australian musician Dez Dare isn’t interested in sanding down the odd edges to fit comfortably within convention.
The Streets perform ‘A Grand Don’t Come for Free’ in its entirety at Ally Pally
The Streets take over the North London skyline with garage beats and spoken word with their two sold out nights at Alexandra Palace performing their second album A Grand Don’t Come for Free in its entirety.
Alex Comaish at The Finsbury, London
As I walked from Manor House tube station, I noticed that there's a certain charm to ‘The Finsbury’ that feels increasingly rare in London's gig circuit…
'Spring Forward': How Florence Road and their recent EP are taking the internet by storm
The Irish Indie-Rock band ‘Florence Road’ have taken over the internet with their recent EP Spring Forward creating viral moments.
Exploring Birdsong’s emotional new record ‘Every House We Built’
A review of Exploring Birdsong’s latest record, Every House We Built.
A retrospective on Beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE
As Beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE approaches it’s fourth anniversary, let’s take a look back at the album.
My Chemical Romance Review: The Black Parade has marched into town
Long live The Black Parade
Ella Langley’s surge in popularity during the FIFA World Cup 2026
American country singer Ella Langley has seen a skyrocket in her popularity across the world due to the football FIFA 2026 World Cup. Her most popular song ‘Choosin’ Texas’, has just hit its thirteenth week at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
Raw vocals and real moments from Lewis Capaldi
Lewis Capaldi’s gig at Blackweir Fields, Cardiff was a memorable set for its high emotions and raw feel.
Kings of Leon review: The soundtrack of a summer night
Kings of Leon took to Bellahouston Park for Glasgow Summer Sessions for an electric set full of nostalgic rock bangers.
Pretty sad or a girl so in love? How Olivia Rodrigo’s new lyrics tell a chronological story
The modern princess of pop ballads and soul-crushing songwriting is back.
Lewis Brennan launches new single ‘Disco 2003’ at Nice N Sleazy
On 25 June, singer-songwriter Lewis Brennan took to the downstairs stage in Nice N Sleazy to share his new single ‘Disco 2003’.
“We belong together”: Harry Styles at Wembley Stadium
Harry Styles is back on stage once again for a record-breaking twelve nights at Wembley Stadium as part of his Together, Together tour.
“We love you because we are you": Gorillaz at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
As my head pounded from the sheer volume of bass and screaming, and my hair frizzed to a new level I didn’t know was possible, Damon Albarn’s poetic exit from the stage struck at the heart of what was already the biggest emotional rollercoaster of a concert I've ever been to.
Is live music heading towards a screen-free future?
Live music is becoming an increasingly phone-free experience as artists implement restrictions on devices during shows.
Mind the Gap, mind the headliners: You’re now approaching All Points East
Summer is here, and festival season is fast approaching and perhaps none is more anticipated and loved by Londoners alike than All Points East.
The return of B-sides in the streaming era
If I asked you to name a song by a popular artist, the likelihood is that you’d probably name one of their most well-known singles. However, for every lead single, there are several other songs that don’t make the cut to be promoted.
Kasabian: A headliner that was worth the wait
A review of Kasabian’s incredible set at TRNSMT 2026.